Associate Auction Coordinator - Houston, TX - Part-Time Opportunity

Auction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k program

Travel pay policy

Employee recognition program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Auction is seeking an Associate Auction Coordinator in Texas to represent the company at live auctions and engage bidders. You will educate customers on how to participate and help turn houses into homes, with training pay starting at $20.00 per hour and rising to $30.00 per hour as you gain proficiency.

Position requires travel to auctions in the Houston area and surrounding regions, with mileage reimbursement over 40 miles/day and occasional rental cars for longer trips.

Qualifications

• Has a high school diploma or equivalent as a minimum level of education.
• Is tech-savvy and has excellent technical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Has excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Has great adaptability and quickly grasps new concepts.
• Achieves high performance while managing several assignments.

Responsibilities

• Co-host live auctions and interact with bidders.
• Maintain equipment and materials on-site.
• Be a subject matter expert on customer resources.
• Communicate professionally and network effectively.
• Collect customer information using proprietary software.
• Complete customer receipts and event reports.
• Participate in scheduled training and team calls.
• Complete all tasks with high quality and attention to detail.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Adaptability

Team orientation

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:

Be the face of Auction.com, the nation’s leading online real estate marketplace, and represent the company by conducting, co-hosting, and otherwise participating in live auctions, traditionally held on the courthouse steps. While you’re there, expect to interact with bidders while performing the necessary tasks to successfully complete an auction and multitasking to ensure all required processes have been met. You will also help your local community thrive by educating customers on how to participate in auctions and helping to turn houses into homes.
Training hourly pay is $20.00, increasing incrementally after the successful completion of positional training and with development of skills, proficiency, and responsibilities ranging from $20.00 - $30.00.

The Territory:

Centered around Houston, TX but expect to drive up to 2-4 hours to travel to auctions in surrounding areas ie. Laredo, Corpus, Bee. Personal mileage reimbursed over 40 miles/day. You may occasionally be required to travel beyond two hours in which case a rental car may be provided, based on projected mileage. This can vary based on scheduling opportunities and your skill set.

The Schedule:

As an Associate Auction Coordinator in Texas, your Area/State manager will assign monthly auctions, depending on scheduling needs, so you’ll need to have a flexible and adaptable schedule. Additionally, there will be required training sessions, administrative tasks, and available resources to provide opportunities to improve skills while earning additional compensation. Each auction day typically requires anywhere from 2 – 8 hours of work. On average, you will work between6 - 12 hours monthly, however, hours fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Responsibilities/Duties:

As an Associate Auction Coordinator, you will contribute to various functions of auctions and events. This may include but not be limited to:

• Maintaining the highest level of professionalism with customers and on-site event location staff such as deputies, government employees, attorney’s, etc.
• Maintaining equipment and materials.
• Being a subject matter expert on customer resources.
• Professional communication and networking.
• Collecting customer information using our proprietary software.
• Completing customer receipts.
• Completing event reports.
• Participating in and contributing to scheduled training and team calls.
• Completing all tasks with high quality, efficiency, and attention to detail.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Enjoys working in customer service and specifically enjoys interacting with and helping people.
• Is tech-savvy and has excellent technical troubleshooting skills.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Has excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Has great adaptability and quickly grasps new concepts.
• Achieves high performance while managing several assignments.
• Thrives in dynamic environments and can think quickly on their feet.
• Works well independently and as a team while continuously maintaining a team mindset.
• Is comfortable leading and interacting with a crowd.
• Is patient, clear and concise when talking to customer.
• Is open to feedback and coaching.
• Has a high school diploma or equivalent as a minimum level of education.
• Has the ability to lift up to 50lbs when needed.
• Has the ability to stand for long hours and outside in all weather conditions.
• Can regularly travel up to 2 hours to event locations in their personal vehicle.
• Prior auction experience is appreciated but not required.

What’s In It For You:

Competitive pay, professional experience for your resume, a unique working environment (no office!), regular training opportunities for professional growth and development, employee recognition program, employee referral program, and eligibility to participate in the Auction.com 401k program. We also offer a competitive Travel Pay Policy to help compensate for personal vehicle usage, when applicable.